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dtipton489
Aug 28, 2023Aspirant
RBRE960 outdoor satellite compatibilty
I need to add an outdoor satellite module to my mesh system. I having a solar system and it needs to connect to my home wifi. My signal reaches out that far but the solar system will be mounted on t...
CrimpOn
Aug 28, 2023Guru - Experienced User
The solar system will almost certainly require only a 2.4G WiFi signal (not much data requirement). 2.4H WiFi is usable much farther away than 5G.
If the signal actually is too weak, I would place an ordinary "WiFi Extender" (of any brand) on the inside of the house close to the solar control panel, but not where a metal enclosure will obviously block the radio signal.
Something like a Netgear EX3700 or TP-Link RE220. The solar panel is not a mobile device, so there is no need for "true satellite" capability (seamless roaming).
- dtipton489Aug 28, 2023Aspirant
The problem is also that the solar is a ground mount system and the all the equipment is to be mounted on the outside of the all metal shop around the corner so the signal is blocked. I need to put an outdoor satellite like you used to able to do with RBK50.
Thanks
- FURRYe38Aug 28, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Any chance this solar device has a ethernet port?
- dtipton489Aug 28, 2023Aspirant
I don't know until they come out to install. It is an Enphase system.
Dan